Gladbach beats 10-man Cologne 5-2 to end Rhine derby defeats

By CIARÁN FAHEY
AP Sports Writer

BERLIN (AP) — Borussia Mönchengladbach has ended its run of three consecutive Rhine derby defeats with a 5-2 victory over 10-man Cologne in the Bundesliga. The game was effectively decided at the end of the first half when Cologne midfielder Florian Kainz was sent off for a second yellow card. Jonas Hofmann was the other central figure and was involved in three goals and two penalties. Ramy Bensebaini scored twice and Marcus Thurman completed the scoring in injury time. Hertha Berlin and Freiburg’s unbeaten streaks have continued in a 2-2 draw. That was enough for Freiburg to go top by a point ahead of former leader Union Berlin’s game at Stuttgart later Sunday.